The vehicles will take part in exercises on the border with Afghanistan, which will be held from August 5 to 10
YEKATERINBURG, August 3. /TASS/. The modernized infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-2M), which will take part in the exercises of the three countries on the border with Afghanistan, have entered service at the Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan. This is stated in the message distributed by the press service of the Central Military District.
"A batch of 17 modernized infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-2M) has entered service at the 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan. The new combat vehicles are designed to replace outdated models of equipment of motorized rifle units, " the report says.
BMP-2M will be involved in joint exercises of the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan at the Kharb-Maydon training ground near the border with Afghanistan, which will be held from August 5 to 10.
The BMP-2M has an automatic fire control system that allows the commander and the gunner to act as a single unit during the day and at night. The BMP-2M is also equipped with panoramic aiming and observation devices that have night vision functionality. A new radio station R-168 "Aqueduct" has been installed, which is able to work steadily in the conditions of radio-electronic influence from the enemy. The BMP-2M is designed to transport military personnel to the front edge, increase their mobility, armament and security.
